Effectiveness of virtual reality training compared to balance-specific training and conventional training on balance and gross motor functions of children with cerebral palsy: A double blinded randomized controlled trial
The findings revealed that VRT was not superior to BST in the rehabilitation of balance and GMF in CwCP aged four to 12 years. However, when compared to CT, better results were reported. Furthermore, it appears that customized programs lead to greater improvements in balance than commercial programs. Future studies are needed to assess the physiological effects of the three types of rehabilitation interventions using more advanced measurement tools, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging, following VRT protocols.
Authors
- Mohammad Reza Hadian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1558-2731)
- Gholamreza Olyaei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9573-1348)
- Hussein Ziab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5777-8620)
- Ahmad Rifai Sarraj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4719-890X)
- Soha Saleh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9936-1249)
- Saeed Talebian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4945-8085)
- Rami Mazbouh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6122-3780)
Institutions
- Lebanese University (LB)
- Kessler Foundation (US)
- Knowledge Integration (United Kingdom) (GB)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3233/prm-220120
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.77